Background
Smith, Marion Leroy was born on June 3, 1923 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank M. and Blanche (Bistline) Smith.
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Marion Leroy Smith
Edit Profilemechanical engineer College dean emeritus
Marion Leroy Smith, American mechanical engineer, dean. Achievements include University research work miniature engine-generator sets, mechanism of oxidation of pure hydrocarbons, heat transfer in aircraft, dual-fuel diesel engines. Named Technology Person of Year, Columbus Technology Council, 1977; recipient Distinguished Service award Ohio State University, 1987.
Education
Student, Purdue University, 1941-1943; Bachelor of Science in Mech. Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1944; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1948.
Career
Instructor mechanic engineering, Ohio State University, 1947-1950;
assistant professor, Ohio State University, 1950-1955;
associate professor, Ohio State University, 1955-1958;
associate dean College Engineering, Ohio State University, 1958-1984. Member engineering department Cooper-Bessemer Corporation, summers 1947, 49, 50. On leave Ohio State University to participate in DuPont engineering department Year-In-Industry Program, Wilmington, Delaware, 1956-1957.
Member Ohio Board RegistrationProfl. Engineers and Surveyors, 1975-1984, chairman, 1981-1984. Chairman uniform examination committee National Council Examiners in Engineering and Surveying, 1981-1983 (Distinguished Svc. certified 1984).
Achievements
Membership
Served from private to Second lieutenant Ordnance Corps, Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (chairman Columbus 1953-1954, student branch committee region V 1955-1956, sections committee region V 1960-1962, member policy board education 1971-1976). Member American Society Engineering Education (chairman Ohio 1957-1958, chairman continuing engineering studies division 1965-1966, chairman annual meeting committee), Society Automotive Engineers (chairman engineering education activity 1965-1967), Accreditation Board Engineering and Technology (director 1983-1984), Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Tau Sigma.
Connections
Married Marjorie L. Hoover, June 9, 1944. Children: Kristine Ellen, Patricia Ann, Kathryn Sue.
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Religion
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Political Party
methodist. (official board, chairman education commission, Global Ministries lay leader).
Education
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1943
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1944
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1948